By Bassey Okri, Ph.D Today, Umor-Otutu Kingdom stands bathed in the full glow of pride, gratitude, and collective fulfilment as it celebrates a landmark achievement, the rise of Compol Ofem Ikpi Arikpo as the first indigenous Commissioner of Police from our great Kingdom. This historic moment transcends personal elevation; it is a shared victory, indelibly…
By Nsa Gill Ntufam Hilliard Eta, the appointed Chairman of the NYSC Federal Board awaiting inauguration, appears to be grappling with the perceived disconnect between the realities of Cross River State’s economy and the administration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Eta’s skepticism, particularly regarding the “Season of Sweetness” slogan—a term derived from Governor Otu’s long-held…
The current Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) representative for Cross River State Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke Ph.D has reacted to the recent arrest and planned prosecution of Citizen David Effiong—popularly known for appearing as Ekpo Ibibio/Annang—by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, describing the development as a reflection of the ongoing clash between traditional…
By Rasheed Olanrewaju In what many are calling an unprecedented move in Cross River State’s political history, Governor Bassey Edet Otu yesterday, November 30,2025, convened all past elected governors of the state to honour their contributions to the state’s development trajectory. The event, which kicked off the 2025 Christmas Festival and set the stage for…
By Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair ANIPR, fMBI “Men do not shape destiny; destiny produces the man for the hour.” – Fidel Castro At 39, energetic, academically fortified, enterprising, and imbued with youthful zeal, Dr. Betta Edu stands as one of the brightest examples of destiny shaping leadership. Her trajectory through medicine, governance, humanitarian work, and politics…
On this special and joyous occasion, I join the good people of Cross River State in celebrating the birthday of our visionary leader, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. I extend my warmest felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to you. Your assumption of office signaled the dawn of a new era of hope and socio-economic…
By The Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly October 15, 2025 We the undersigned, on behalf of the Calabar-Odukpani Peoples’ Assembly, hereby make known our position that, the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene federal highway, a vital artery connecting Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, remains a national disgrace, mired in neglect, broken promises, and bureaucratic inertia. In recent years, this…
We want to sincerely thank all our valued guests and well-wishers who reached out to us recently regarding the defamatory video circulated on social media. We appreciate your support and concern. We feel it is important to state the facts concerning the video and the claims made: The Individuals Involved: The person who shared the…
By Obol Okoi Obono-Obla It is laughable that those who planted the story in Summit Post titled Groups Demand Gov Otu’s Aide Resignation Over Diamond Bank ₦208m Fraud Scandal—which is obviously a calculated gambit, a red herring, or at best a misdirected smear—do not know what they are talking about or are simply being mischievous….
We have observed with deep concern the patently false and malicious narrative being circulated by an amorphous group, whose sole aim appears to be the deliberate smearing of the character and reputation of Hon. Oden Ewa. This group, operating under the guise of public interest, has attempted—out of plain ignorance, mischief, or both—to distort a…